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Cybersecurity Horror Stories to Tell In the Dark
In this spirit of Halloween, we’ve created 5 hypothetical horror stories to help inform, entertain, and inspire you to secure your data this season and beyond. Read on to learn how cybersecurity best practices can help you prevent a harrowing tale of your own this Halloween.
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Cybersecurity
10 Common Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
As instances of cyber attacks grow and evolve it’s difficult to know which data is at risk. This uncertainty stems from a lack of context, which can be remedied through a basic understanding of proven cybersecurity protective measures.
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Cybersecurity
How to Turn Soft Skills Into a Cybersecurity Job
Soft skills are becoming increasingly valuable in cybersecurity jobs, along with education from skills-based tech bootcamps and industry certifications. Learn how to leverage transferable and soft skills into cybersecurity roles.
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AI & Machine Learning
Machine Learning vs. AI: Similarities and Differences
Machine learning vs. AI: How are they different? What are their similarities? Learn about these technologies and what they can mean for an individual’s career.
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Job & Career Advice
5 Reasons to Make a Career Change Into Tech this Fall
January and February are two of the best months to look for jobs due to the likelihood of less competition, more open positions, and higher earning potential at the start of a new year. As such, fall is a great time to prepare for a career move.
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How Fullstack Works
6 Tips for Balancing Tech Bootcamp While Working Full-Time
Compared to traditional degree programs, tech bootcamps offer lower tuition, shorter completion times, and various support services, making them an attractive option for full-time workers. Here are six tips to help you balance your full-time job while attending a tech bootcamp.
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How Fullstack Works
Time Management Tips for Tech Bootcamp Students
Online tech bootcamps are rigorous, accelerated career training programs designed to provide you with an immersive deep dive into highly technical fields. Due to the fast-paced nature of these programs, managing your time effectively during a bootcamp plays a key role in your success.
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Job & Career Advice
6 Tips for Creating an Effective Study Space
As educators, we know there are many factors that contribute to academic performance, like teaching style, class size, and managing other obligations. While all of these things undoubtedly play an essential role in academic success, one factor students often overlook is their study environment.
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How Fullstack Works
A Guide to Test-Driven Development
While many organizations have struggled to find the right balance between quality and speed, test-driven development (TDD) has emerged as a methodology that may be able to accomplish both. Read on to gain a deeper understanding of TDD and how it benefits software development.
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How Fullstack Works
Active Learning: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Active learning has become popularly recognized as a powerful approach that goes beyond passive listening and memorization to engage students. Read on to learn how active learning not only fosters knowledge retention, but also helps develop soft skills and build confidence on the individual level.
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Job & Career Advice
5 Ways to Use the Summer Months to Advance Your Career
While summer is notorious for being a slow time in the professional world, don’t let the warm weather fool you into putting aside your individual career goals. If you’re trying to get promoted, craving a career change, or just seeking professional development, summer can be the perfect time to invest in your career.
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Cybersecurity
What Is Risk Analysis in Cybersecurity? Definition and Overview
Cybersecurity is critical in today’s digital world. Now more than ever, organizations should implement robust cybersecurity systems to defend against these threats, and counteract the rising risk of cybercriminals damaging or stealing their protected data.
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